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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,606.62, 18,910.80 and 4,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,606.62, 18,910.80 and 4,283.24 is: 6,425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,606.62 : 18,910.80 = 4,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,606.62/18,910.80 = 4,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,606.62x = 18,910.80 × 4,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,606.62x = 80,999,494.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,999,494.99/12,606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,425.16

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